Naval Academy College Ranking Announced

From U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- The U.S. Naval Academy has been ranked among the top schools in the country by the U.S. News & World Report's 2011 edition of "America's Best Colleges."

The Naval Academy was ranked 16th overall for "Best Liberal Arts Colleges" and ranked fifth for "Best Undergraduate Engineering" programs.

The academy was also ranked fifth for "Best Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering" program and fifth for "Best Electrical/Electronic/Communications" program.

"The Naval Academy is pleased that our educational program continues to be recognized among the top colleges in the country," said Dr. Andrew Phillips, Naval Academy academic dean and provost. "While remaining focused on developing our students morally, mentally and physically to become ethical leaders of Sailors and Marines, our world-class faculty and exceptional students work hard to balance the highly technical demands of a rigorous engineering education with the critical thinking, communication skills and global awareness associated with a fine liberal arts education."

Additionally, the academy was ranked first by high school guidance counselors in the report.

"It is a privilege for the U.S. Naval Academy to receive such high recognition from those who are so influential in advising young men and women. We think this is reflective of the great opportunity that the Naval Academy affords our nation's most talented and well rounded young Americans," said Dean of Admissions Bruce Latta.

U.S. News & World Report's 2011 edition of college rankings will be published in the September 2011 issue.